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This document describes the PODAAC QuikSCAT HDF4 files. This document is sub-divided into two sections: PODAAC QuikSCAT L2B12 and PODAAC QuikSCAT L3.
The following table summarizes the information collected for all the files:
| File type | File size(avg.) | Datafield Dim. Range | CF-compliant information | Other special issues |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDF4 | 8MB | 1D - 3D | 1. Data fields and geo fields have 'units' and 'long_name' attribute; 2. 'units' attribute for latitude and longitude does not follow CF conventions | Need to apply 'scale_factor' and 'add_offset' attributes on latitude and longitude |
The following table summarizes the information collected for all the files:
| File type | File size(avg.) | Datafield Dim. Range | CF-compliant information | Other special issues |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDF4 | 32MB | 2D | Data fields have 'units' and 'long_name' attribute. | Latitude and longitude information is missing from the file |
To retrieve sample QuikSCAT files and read the detailed description, please click here.